stiff goldenrod
Solidago rigida
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size3 to 5 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida) is a perennial for borders, meadows, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Dark yellow flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. It self-seeds heavily and may be too aggressive for small areas, so give it room.
Pairs well with Little bluestem, Rough gayfeather, and Sweet coneflower.
Native range
AL, AR, CO, CT, and 36 more places. See all 40
AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV, WY; AB, MB, ON, and SK.